[Meer]

I agree with Rajneeesh

I dont understand what FE is expected from a Crossover with 100+ bhp power and 16 inch wheels? So, it really beats me when people (most of them who have not been near an SX4) hammer it for low FE. My SX4 constantly gives me an FE of 12 and I dont really drive like a monk.

My company uses Corolla / Innova / SX4 as taxis, does that mean it will impact any buyer's choice?

[aseem]

The problem with SX4 is not FE alone (presumably an FE of 10 in City conditions). The problem is apart from features, there car doesnt really stand out in any category. Here are some of the problems with the car:

1) It doesnt command snob value... its considered a poor mans big car (no offense meant)
2) FE of around 10 kmpl in City with AC
3) Below par finishing
4) Not fun to drive. Which is really sad, ppl are willing to forgo the FE only if they are getting something in return, but a car with mediocre FE which is not fun to drive mmmmm leaves ppl high and dry
5) Motor is noisy at high RPMs
6) The features that made this car a hit are now available across other models like Fiesta, Aveo, ANHC for that matter even A Star
7) Interior quality vis a vis NHC (not the ANHC)
8) Suspension is nothing spcl. The ride can get bumpy at the rear.
9) The car looks horrible from the back, the muffler can be seen hanging in the underbody. Its almost someone put up their shorts to shi...


Features still are the major USP of this car, apart from that its just not there in any respect. If only Maruti brings in a Deisel motor you could see some excitement for this car, else I feel it might go the Baleno way....

[aseem]

Originally Posted by Meer

I agree with Rajneeesh

I dont understand what FE is expected from a Crossover with 100+ bhp power and 16 inch wheels? So, it really beats me when people (most of them who have not been near an SX4) hammer it for low FE. My SX4 constantly gives me an FE of 12 and I dont really drive like a monk.

My company uses Corolla / Innova / SX4 as taxis, does that mean it will impact any buyer's choice?

Firstly SX4 is not sold as a cross over in India. Secondaly all cars in this segment barring Aveo now have 100 + bhp. Maruti did cut corners by not giving the Indian version V-Tec technology. So the lack of horses shows in the pulling power of such a heavy car. A car with less FE which is fun to drive would do, but a car that drives like an Uncles car, and gives poor FE too, is a disaster in the making.

[mail4loys]

Originally Posted by Meer

My SX4 constantly gives me an FE of 12 and I dont really drive like a monk.

My SX4 Zxi model gives me an FE of 10-11 in city with A/C on 9000 on the odo.

[rkbharat]

Some of your points are too vague and invalid.

Point 2: I get 12Km/L with 100% ac in city
Point 4: Well not sure, may be your personal opinion, but this car is a real fun to drive.
Point 6: Pls do the cost comparison as well
Point 9: I guess you just wrote this to increase your points

Originally Posted by aseem

The problem with SX4 is not FE alone (presumably an FE of 10 in City conditions). The problem is apart from features, there car doesnt really stand out in any category. Here are some of the problems with the car:

1) It doesnt command snob value... its considered a poor mans big car (no offense meant)
2) FE of around 10 kmpl in City with AC
3) Below par finishing
4) Not fun to drive. Which is really sad, ppl are willing to forgo the FE only if they are getting something in return, but a car with mediocre FE which is not fun to drive mmmmm leaves ppl high and dry
5) Motor is noisy at high RPMs
6) The features that made this car a hit are now available across other models like Fiesta, Aveo, ANHC for that matter even A Star
7) Interior quality vis a vis NHC (not the ANHC)
8) Suspension is nothing spcl. The ride can get bumpy at the rear.
9) The car looks horrible from the back, the muffler can be seen hanging in the underbody. Its almost someone put up their shorts to shi...


Features still are the major USP of this car, apart from that its just not there in any respect. If only Maruti brings in a Deisel motor you could see some excitement for this car, else I feel it might go the Baleno way....

[mail4loys]

Originally Posted by rkbharat

Some of your points are too vague and invalid.

Point 2: I get 12Km/L with 100% ac in city
Point 4: Well not sure, may be your personal opinion, but this car is a real fun to drive.
Point 6: Pls do the cost comparison as well
Point 9: I guess you just wrote this to increase your points

With my personal experience:

Point 2: I get 10Km.L with 100% AC in City
Point 4: It really lacks the fun to drive element. (The only driving advantage is the high seating position).

[rkbharat]

Originally Posted by mail4loys

Point 4: It really lacks the fun to drive element. (The only driving advantage is the high seating position).

Can you please explain, what is your definition of Fun-to-drive element?

[mail4loys]

Originally Posted by rkbharat

Some of your points are too vague and invalid.

Point 4: Well not sure, may be your personal opinion, but this car is a real fun to drive.

Can you please explain, what is your definition of fun to drive? Do you drive other sedan regularly along side SX4?

Originally Posted by rkbharat

Can you please explain, what is your definition of Fun-to-drive element?

The way the car takes coners, steering feedback and driving comfort. I own Ford Ikon 1.6 and SX4 Zxi ! I on and off switch between Ikon & SX4.

[aseem]

Originally Posted by rkbharat

Can you please explain, what is your definition of Fun-to-drive element?

Let me explain the fun to drive element.... I drive the Swift, and when I took my freinds SX4 to Jaipur (one-way) I felt I was driving my Swift. I didnt really feel the 100 horses. On the contrary I loved the OHC power, and not only that, I loved its handling. Even Fiesta (which is not a scorcher in my books) scores in handling over SX4.
The rear of SX4 is really bad imo, and many in the forum agree and have voted SX4 as one of the cars with an ugliest butt.
Regarding you getting 12 kmpl.... well I dont want to debate that as of course we are all possesive of the cars we own. But according to most unbiased reviews the car does give 10 kmpl with AC in City and not many in this forum argue this fact.

[Meer]

Originally Posted by aseem

The rear of SX4 is really bad imo, and many in the forum agree and have voted SX4 as one of the cars with an ugliest butt. .

This is subjective, apart from a few cars which are down right bad from design point of view, rest of the cars can be debated. There are a lot of folks who say the ANHC rear is ugly too

Originally Posted by aseem

Regarding you getting 12 kmpl.... well I dont want to debate that as of course we are all possesive of the cars we own. But according to most unbiased reviews the car does give 10 kmpl with AC in City and not many in this forum argue this fact.

I maintain a full log of the kms and the petrol fill and i don't see any reason to jack up the mileage just to prove something.

[aseem]

Originally Posted by Meer

This is subjective, apart from a few cars which are down right bad from design point of view, rest of the cars can be debated. There are a lot of folks who say the ANHC rear is ugly too

BTW I started the poll for ugliest butt, and I find both ANHC and SX4 having bad butts, you can check my votes on the poll. Just caz ANHC is bad, doesnt mean SX4 is better, in my books its even worse. Spcly as you can see the underbody of the car and muffler hanging!

Originally Posted by Meer

I maintain a full log of the kms and the petrol fill and i don't see any reason to jack up the mileage just to prove something.

The very fact that you are vehlmently debating this suggests you are here to prove something....

[rkbharat]

Originally Posted by aseem

Let me explain the fun to drive element.... I drive the Swift, and when I took my freinds SX4 to Jaipur (one-way) I felt I was driving my Swift. I didnt really feel the 100 horses. On the contrary I loved the OHC power, and not only that, I loved its handling. Even Fiesta (which is not a scorcher in my books) scores in handling over SX4.
The rear of SX4 is really bad imo, and many in the forum agree and have voted SX4 as one of the cars with an ugliest butt.
Regarding you getting 12 kmpl.... well I dont want to debate that as of course we are all possesive of the cars we own. But according to most unbiased reviews the car does give 10 kmpl with AC in City and not many in this forum argue this fact.

I still do not understand the logic behind Fun-to-drive, other than its not as good as others. Right?

What has possessiveness got to do with FE? FE is fact with numbers and can not be changed by possessiveness.

Originally Posted by aseem

. Just caz ANHC is bad, doesnt mean SX4 is better, in my books its even worse. Spcly as you can see the underbody of the car and muffler hanging!

So most of these are your opinions and not the facts.

Originally Posted by aseem

The very fact that you are vehlmently debating this suggests you are here to prove something....

And the reason that why are we debating is that you do not own SX4 and still have to say wrong facts about it and we own SX4. So who are in better situation to put the facts?

I understand that these are your personal opinion so should not be presented as general opinion

[Elito11]

Dude! you have been gojng to every thread and blasting every car/carmaker out there! There are no perfect cars mate (The OHC came close though , all have some pros and cons)

And most of your points dont make much sense?! (pts 4 &6). Also don't quote subjective reasons like 'snob value' as a problem! Sheeesh!!

Elito

Originally Posted by aseem

The problem with SX4 is not FE alone (presumably an FE of 10 in City conditions). The problem is apart from features, there car doesnt really stand out in any category. Here are some of the problems with the car:

1) It doesnt command snob value... its considered a poor mans big car (no offense meant)
2) FE of around 10 kmpl in City with AC
3) Below par finishing
4) Not fun to drive. Which is really sad, ppl are willing to forgo the FE only if they are getting something in return, but a car with mediocre FE which is not fun to drive mmmmm leaves ppl high and dry
5) Motor is noisy at high RPMs
6) The features that made this car a hit are now available across other models like Fiesta, Aveo, ANHC for that matter even A Star
7) Interior quality vis a vis NHC (not the ANHC)
8) Suspension is nothing spcl. The ride can get bumpy at the rear.
9) The car looks horrible from the back, the muffler can be seen hanging in the underbody. Its almost someone put up their shorts to shi...


Features still are the major USP of this car, apart from that its just not there in any respect. If only Maruti brings in a Deisel motor you could see some excitement for this car, else I feel it might go the Baleno way....

[aseem]

Originally Posted by Elito11

And most of your points dont make much sense?! (pts 4 &6). Also don't quote subjective reasons like 'snob value' as a problem! Sheeesh!!

Elito

Snob value does matter in C segment. Thats probably one reason that ppl choose to flock the City over other cars due to Honda badge. It might not be a reason for you, but its a reason that potentially many buyers in this segment consider. To take that out of account would to be in Denial. I am not stating its good or bad, but its definitely a factor. Thats why ppl can pay more for a car like Fabia just caz it gives them the snob value, other wise the engine in Fabia is nothing to right home about...

Originally Posted by rkbharat

I still do not understand the logic behind Fun-to-drive, other than its not as good as others. Right?

Dude please list the cars you have driven and are comparing SX4 against...

Originally Posted by rkbharat

What has possessiveness got to do with FE? FE is fact with numbers and can not be changed by possessiveness.

I am glad you get an FE of 12 in City with 100% AC. Most independant magazines and many ppl in the forums DONT! Please do not ignore what others have to say. You can scroll through this thread itself to find SX4 owners stating they get an FE of 10.

Originally Posted by rkbharat

So most of these are your opinions and not the facts.

Well its my set of facts based on independant journals and neutral SX4 owners vis a vis yours which I take with a pinch of salt as they are coming from someone trying to justify his purchase. I will just leave it at that.

Originally Posted by rkbharat

And the reason that why are we debating is that you do not own SX4 and still have to say wrong facts about it and we own SX4. So who are in better situation to put the facts?

Who is this "WE" by the way that you are talking about??? Do you represent a CLAN of SX4 owners that I dont know about

Dude I have no intentions to buy a SX4. I have driven the car quite extensively and for me it doesnt fit the bill.

Originally Posted by rkbharat

I understand that these are your personal opinion so should not be presented as general opinion

Its my opinion no doubt, but its not far from how the market feels about this car. This is reflected in the poor sales of this car off late. Loads of features but nothing else to right home about. I have no further arguments becaz quite obviously its falling on deaf ears.

[rkbharat]

Sorry aseem, no point in debating with you any more.

Originally Posted by aseem

Snob value does matter in C segment. Thats probably one reason that ppl choose to flock the City over other cars due to Honda badge. It might not be a reason for you, but its a reason that potentially many buyers in this segment consider. To take that out of account would to be in Denial. I am not stating its good or bad, but its definitely a factor. Thats why ppl can pay more for a car like Fabia just caz it gives them the snob value, other wise the engine in Fabia is nothing to right home about...



Dude please list the cars you have driven and are comparing SX4 against...



I am glad you get an FE of 12 in City with 100% AC. Most independant magazines and many ppl in the forums DONT! Please do not ignore what others have to say. You can scroll through this thread itself to find SX4 owners stating they get an FE of 10.



Well its my set of facts based on independant journals and neutral SX4 owners vis a vis yours which I take with a pinch of salt as they are coming from someone trying to justify his purchase. I will just leave it at that.



Who is this "WE" by the way that you are talking about??? Do you represent a CLAN of SX4 owners that I dont know about

Dude I have no intentions to buy a SX4. I have driven the car quite extensively and for me it doesnt fit the bill.



Its my opinion no doubt, but its not far from how the market feels about this car. This is reflected in the poor sales of this car off late. Loads of features but nothing else to right home about. I have no further arguments becaz quite obviously its falling on deaf ears.